As you may be aware that in the GCC markets, you need to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) for all your advertising spend. Currently, these are the VAT charges on the net amount payable to the media. Both parties (Buyer and Seller) must quote their TRN on the Tax Invoice.

United Arab Emirates: 5%

Saudi Arabia: 15%

Bahrain: 5%

Qatar: Not yet decided!

Oman: 5%

Kuwait: 5%

Note: Saudi and UAE some publication rates inclusive of VAT.